Mr MYERS Paul
Lecturer II


Qualifications:
Master of Education in English Language Education (OUHK)
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences (University of Alaska Anchorage)
Cambridge Certificate of Teaching English Language to Adults (CELTA)
Telephone: 3411 2525
Email: paulmyers@hkbu.edu.hk
Office: OEE1013



BIO
Paul has an extensive background in English language training, and has been teaching English as a second language since 1999. Originally from the USA, he previously served as Director of Studies at a leading global language training provider and as an English lecturer at Shenzhen Polytechnic and Shenzhen University.
Paul’s experience covers General English, Business English, and English for specific purposes as well as academic English courses.
Paul is committed to helping his students reach their English language objectives and utilizes a student-centered and communicative approach to ensure that students learn in a relaxed and productive manner.
Previously, Paul taught in South Korea, Japan, Mainland China and the USA.? He holds a Master’s degree in Education and several English teaching certificates.



CURRENT AND PREVIOUS FULLTIME POSITIONS
September 2015 to July 2016
English Lecturer – Shenzhen University
September 2014 to July 2015
Business English Lecturer – Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen Guangdong
February 2011 to August 2015
Part-time Teacher – Wall Street English, Hong Kong, China
May 2008 to February 2011
Service Manager and English Teacher – Wall Street English, Hong Kong, China
July 2007 to April 2008
English Teacher and Volunteer Coordinator – Refugee Women’s Alliance, Seattle Washington, USA
August 2005 to April 2007
English Teacher – Wall Street English, Hong Kong, China
September 2004 to June 2005
Business English Teacher – Guangdong Peizheng College, Guangzhou, China
July 2000 to April 2004
English Teacher – SCC (School Service Center) Kitakyushu, Japan



RESEARCH INTERESTS
Communicative Language Teaching
Assessment
Writing Skills



COURSES TAUGHT
GCLA/UCLA1008 – University English 1
GCLA /UCLA1009 – University English 2 (member of the course material development team)
LANG0036 – Writing Enhancement Course
LANG2046 – Comprehension of Modern Spoken English: Culture and Context
SUPE0030 – Learning English Through Songs
SUPE0070 – Pop Artists and Modern English
SUPE0080 – Real English Through YouTube Clips
SUPE1620 – Honours Project Writing for Social Sciences / Arts / Business
SUPE1640 – Intermediate Listening and Speaking/ Improving your Academic Listening and Speaking
SUPE1670 – Pronunciation in Practice (Intensive – Vowels and Consonants)
SUPE1680 – Academic and Scientific Writing for Elite Science Students
SUPE2290 – IELTS Preparation Course (Reading & Writing)
SUPE2240 – IELTS Preparation Course (Listening & Speaking)
Business English and Presentation Skills
Business Writing Course for the Department of Mathematics
Improving your Technical and Scientific Writing
Speaking Enhancement Service (SES)
Workplace English for Sport Center Attendants
Writing Enhancement Service (WES)
Academic Writing Self Access Language Learning (AWSALL)
Staff Pronunciation 10-hour one-on-one consultation sessions



SERVICE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
Coordinator for the Speaking and Writing Enhancement Service
Coordinator for Comprehension of Modern Spoken English: Culture and Context (2016 – 2019)
Coordinator for Improving your Academic Listening and Speaking
Coordinator for Improving your Technical and Scientific Writing
University English II Course Development Team Member
Teaching Development Grant Co-Investigator – Project Title: Consolidating Online Academic Skills Materials into Learning Pathways for Guided Self-Study (SWES New Strand)



CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Myers, P.S. (2019). Presented a Teaching and Learning Grant Project titled “Consolidating Online Academic Skills Materials Into Learning Pathways For Guided Self-Study”. Presentation at the International Conference on Open Learning and Education Technologies, 20-21 July 2019 held at the Novotel Platinum Pratunam, Bangkok, Thailand.



AWARDS
2018 Recipient of the Faculty Professional Development Series Certificate (FPDS Certificate)



PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member: Global Research and Development Services, International Conferences on Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy
Community of Practice for Internationalization of Teaching and Learning – CoP-ITL, Member since 2018